The purpose of this chapter is to identify and mark buildings of truss-type
construction in order to safeguard the occupants and emergency personnel in
the event of fire or other hazardous condition.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the owner/occupant of
any building or structure of truss-type construction as determined by the
Fire Official.
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BUILDING/STRUCTURE
Used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy,
including but not limited to commercial, residential, governmental, educational
and any other place of public assembly.
FIRE OFFICIAL
The Borough of Leonia Fire Official or their designated representative.
As defined N.J.A.C. 5:18 Uniform Fire Code.
OWNER/OCCUPANT
Any natural person or individual, or any firm, partnership, association,
limited partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation, or other business entity
or any government agency or entity.
TRUSS-TYPE CONSTRUCTION
A truss is a single plane framework of individual structural members
connected at their ends to form a series of triangles to span a distance greater
than would be possible with any of the individual members on their own.
Penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code,
State of New Jersey N.J.A.C. 5:18: failure to comply: $500; daily penalty
for noncompliance: $100 per day in addition to initial penalty assessment
for noncompliance.